Cost and management accounting : operations and management - a southern African approach
Title:
Cost and management accounting : operations and management - a southern African approach
Author:
Marimuthu, Ferina, general editor.
ISBN:
9781485102816
Edition:
Revised, reprint edition.
Physical Description:
xvii, 597 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Contents:
1. Cost classification, estimation and behaviour -- 2. Costing systems -- 3. Cost-volume profit analysis -- 4. Short-term decision making -- 5. Linear programming -- 6. Cost and pricing management -- 7. The modern business environment -- 8. Activity-based costing and management -- 9. Learning curves and South African incentive schemes -- 10. Budgets -- 11. Standard costing -- 12. Decision-making under conditions of risk and uncertainty -- 13. Network analysis -- 14. Investment appraisal -- 15. Divisional performance evaluation -- 16. Inventory management -- 17. Developments in management accounting -- 18. Case studies.
Abstract:
"Cost and Management Accounting has a carefully developed pedagogical approach, focusing on both theory and practical applications. The text is based on the latest curriculum of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and higher education institutions, and includes the current developments in cost and management accounting like environmental management accounting. This truly Southern African text gives students exposure to the cost and management accounting profession. Using accessible language and engaging formats, this student-friendly resource helps the student understand more complex areas of cost and management accounting and simplifies the learning process."--Publisher description.